Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu

Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu
Diocese of Iguatuvinus
Dioecesis Iguatuvinus
Location
Country Brazil
Metropolitan Fortaleza
Statistics
Area 21,904 km2 (8,457 sq mi)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Catedral Senhora Sant’Ana
Current leadership
Bishop Joao Jose da Costa

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu (Latin: Dioecesis Iguatuvinus) is a diocese located in the city of Iguatu in the Ecclesiastical province of Fortaleza in Brazil.

History

  • January 28, 1961: Established as Diocese of Iguatu from the Diocese of Crateús and Metropolitan Archdiocese of Fortaleza

Leadership

  • Bishops of Iguatu (Roman rite)
    • Bishop Joao Jose da Costa, O. Carm. (2009.01.07 - present)
    • Bishop José Doth de Oliveira (2000.07.26 – 2009.01.07)
    • Bishop José Mauro Ramalho de Alarcón Santiago (1961.10.13 – 2000.07.26)

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